Everyone who seeks, finds

Today’s Encouragement is, “For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:8 NLT Everyone who seeks, finds – We find what we’re looking for. Jesus said it!  Of course, He was speaking of spiritual matters, but this is Truth!  One person believes thatContinue reading “Everyone who seeks, finds”

Become Powerful

Today’s Encouragement is, “But when he had become powerful, he also became proud, which led to his downfall.” 2 Chronicles 26:16a NLT Become Powerful- The Old Testament kings often served God faithfully in their early years while their kingdom was being established. But when they became powerful and full of pride in all their accomplishments,Continue reading “Become Powerful”

The Same

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”  Hebrews 13:8 NLT The same – Many of us would like to have a closer relationship with God. We know we would be better off, and we know that prayer can and would help us be better people and Christians. But we justContinue reading “The Same”

He First Loved Us

Today’s Encouragement is, “We love each other because he loved us first.” 1 John 4:19 NLT He First Loved Us – What is the source of Love? The world teaches us it is emotional, sexual, and physical; that we fall into and out of love with others.  Certainly, the reality of human love can’t beContinue reading “He First Loved Us”

But With God

Today’s Encouragement is, “Jesus looked at them intently and said, ‘Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.’” Matthew 19:26 But With God – Today’s verse is another foundational truth – “With God, everything is possible.” God is Omnipotent, which means All-Powerful, Almighty.  He can do anything (some qualify this with –Continue reading “But With God”

They Sang

Today’s Encouragement is, “And then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea. They sang: ‘Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb forever and ever.’” Revelation 5:13 NLT They Sang – Whatever you mayContinue reading “They Sang”

I Am With You

Today’s Encouragement is, [Jesus said,] “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 NLT I Am With You – He’s given many descriptive names in the Bible, one is Immanuel, which means “God with us.”  While He was physically here 2000 years ago… HeContinue reading “I Am With You”

Greater Than Our Hearts

Today’s Encouragement is, “This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” 1 John 3:19-20 NIV Greater Than Our Hearts – Those of usContinue reading “Greater Than Our Hearts”

Your Treasure

Today’s Encouragement is, “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe;Continue reading “Your Treasure”

For My Sake

Today’s Encouragement is, “And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life.” Matthew 19:29 NLT For My Sake –  Remember when Jesus called his disciples?  They immediately leftContinue reading “For My Sake”